Duo-R / RX owners represent!

Senshi · 07/28/2010, 09:32 AM

Man i would love to own one of these but I want it to be region modded. It looks like a lot of people have got theirs from doujindance. Has anyone ever bought a modded one from this guy (see link)? Is it a forum member here?

http://www.multimods.com/

Ceti Alpha · 07/28/2010, 09:47 AM

Quote from: Senshi on 07/28/2010, 09:32 AMMan i would love to own one of these but I want it to be region modded. It looks like a lot of people have got theirs from doujindance. Has anyone ever bought a modded one from this guy (see link)? Is it a forum member here?

https://www.multimods.com/

That's dlite from the forums here. A lot of people have gotten work done from him over the years. I had a rough experience with him, but it got worked out in the end. I don't think he's doing much modding anymore, but he logs in to give modding tips and advice.

Senshi · 07/29/2010, 01:08 PM

Thanks for the info.

Fatality · 07/31/2010, 01:12 AM

Damn nice Sega Astro city cab dings. One day I hope to have a cab in my game room. Space wont allow it though

dingsbums · 07/31/2010, 05:06 AM

When you have the chance to get one - buy it

Honestly that was the best thing I've ever bought - I didn't regret it one second. I play every system I have on the Astro City (even my PSP

)

Ace · 08/04/2010, 11:56 PM

Here's my PC Engine Duo-R with some extra goodies I got with it:

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-Owned this PC Engine Duo-R for about one week
-Bought it off a local seller who put up an ad on Kijiji
-Sure beats the crap out of the HORRIBLY unreliable TurboGrafx CD. With this, I can play Gradius II and other Shoot-em-Ups that require the Super System Card without having to worry about a gear shattering on me
-I did not mod the system, but I found it with an 8-pin DIN instead of a 5-pin DIN on the Multi-A/V out, which can only mean it was RGB-modded. I don't know if the amplifier is there as I never opened my PC Engine Duo-R to check, but if I were to guess, I think there would be an amplifier for the RGB

turbogrfxfan · 08/05/2010, 07:31 PM

Quote from: dingsbums on 07/31/2010, 05:06 AMWhen you have the chance to get one - buy it
Honestly that was the best thing I've ever bought - I didn't regret it one second. I play every system I have on the Astro City (even my PSP )

whats an astro city?

Turbo D · 08/05/2010, 07:39 PM

It's one of those funky SEGA arcade machines.

http://www.zax.com.au/astrocity.html

CaptainBit · 08/06/2010, 04:22 PM

Got my Duo R two months ago, it's my first PCengine system and I love it so far.

So much so that I made an over dramatic completely unnecessary unboxing video of the package that contained it.

NecroPhile · 08/06/2010, 04:35 PM

Quote from: CaptainBit on 08/06/2010, 04:22 PMSo much so that I made an over dramatic completely unnecessary unboxing video of the package that contained it.

Woohoo, bonus Arcade Card! That was funny, but this song would've been more fitting.

turbogrfxfan · 08/07/2010, 02:23 PM

Quote from: CaptainBit on 08/06/2010, 04:22 PMGot my Duo R two months ago, it's my first PCengine system and I love it so far.

So much so that I made an over dramatic completely unnecessary unboxing video of the package that contained it.

lol thats frikkin great!!

ApolloBoy · 09/21/2010, 12:10 AM

Now that I've made aware of this thread by tatsujin, I thought I'd chime in here. Anyway, I just got a Duo-R a few days ago after selling my TG-CD setup (which now belongs to Dalder), and wow what a system! I've been playing it a lot since I got it and I think this will be the only PCE/TG-16 system I'll ever have next to my TurboExpress! I gave it a good cleaning too and it looks gorgeous. It's bone stock, but I plan on modding it for RGB as soon as I get one of those SCART to component converters. Here's a pic:

Ceti Alpha · 09/21/2010, 12:13 AM

Quote from: ApolloBoy on 09/21/2010, 12:10 AM...I think this will be the only PCE/TG-16 system I'll ever have next to my TurboExpress!

That's what they all say.

You're not even slightly curious about the Supergrafx? heh

Seriously though, your DuoR looks great. I can't wait to pick one up myself.

ApolloBoy · 09/21/2010, 12:31 AM

Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/21/2010, 12:13 AMThat's what they all say. You're not even slightly curious about the Supergrafx? heh

1941 and Daimakaimura are neat, but I don't know if it'd be worth splurging that much just for the SGX and those two.

Tatsujin · 09/21/2010, 01:25 AM

Nice Duo-R dude

Ceti Alpha · 09/21/2010, 01:26 AM

Quote from: ApolloBoy on 09/21/2010, 12:31 AM
Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/21/2010, 12:13 AMThat's what they all say. You're not even slightly curious about the Supergrafx? heh
1941 and Daimakaimura are neat, but I don't know if it'd be worth splurging that much just for the SGX and those two.

haha. It's definitely a novelty item. Just give it time.

ApolloBoy · 09/21/2010, 03:08 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 09/21/2010, 01:25 AMNice Duo-R dude

Thanks, I was amazed at how good it looked after I cleaned it up in the sink (making sure to completely disassemble it beforehand of course). The Duo-R seems to be one of those systems that looks even better in person than it does in pictures.

nat · 09/22/2010, 01:57 AM

The problem I have with the Duo-R/RX is that because they are made with that light colored plastic, many of them have yellowed. Those that haven't.... well, they will sooner or later. It's not really a case of "if," just a matter of time. There are all kinds of "tricks" to clean up yellowed systems, but it's a lot of work, and in most cases they just get yellow again even quicker.

I have a black US Duo and it's the best looking console I own. A black Duo with the caps replaced (as mine is) is virtually indestructible. Sure, the lasers will go eventually (as with ALL CD-ROM based systems, including the Duo-R), but that's a simple replacement. Plus I never, ever have to worry about yellowing.

For the technically un-savvy, a black Duo is probably more of a gamble than it's worth.... But for those with any kind of technical ability, I'd recommend a black US Duo with a cap replacement any day. And speaking of the black Duos: the JP version looks extremely goofy with those purple buttons. US all the way.

All that said, an un-yellowed Duo-R is a nice looking machine. Nice score Apollo.

Tatsujin · 09/22/2010, 02:23 AM

I agree with you on everything but this:

Quote from: nat on 09/22/2010, 01:57 AMAnd speaking of the black Duos: the JP version looks extremely goofy with those purple buttons. US all the way.

I like the symbiosis of the purple and green elements, rather than the full blacky. Also on the JP one there is written PC Engine DUO which sounds and reads better than Turbo DUO. We do not talk about cars with a twin trubo engine, we talk about a PC Engine game machine.

Nevertheless, both are still looking uber great and are probably one of the best looking game machines ever created by our humanity and beyond of that.

SignOfZeta · 09/22/2010, 03:13 AM

Quote from: nat on 09/22/2010, 01:57 AMThe problem I have with the Duo-R/RX is that because they are made with that light colored plastic, many of them have yellowed. Those that haven't.... well, they will sooner or later. It's not really a case of "if," just a matter of time. There are all kinds of "tricks" to clean up yellowed systems, but it's a lot of work, and in most cases they just get yellow again even quicker.

I have a black US Duo and it's the best looking console I own. A black Duo with the caps replaced (as mine is) is virtually indestructible. Sure, the lasers will go eventually (as with ALL CD-ROM based systems, including the Duo-R), but that's a simple replacement. Plus I never, ever have to worry about yellowing.

My Duo isn't even slightly yellow. I'm not sure why. When it does go yellow, I'll just RetroBrite it. I did it with my PCE/CDROM2 system and as much as a pain as it was, it was a lot easier than replacing all the caps.

It wouldn't matter to me anyway. The Duo R/RX has always been my preference. The briefcase is the only system I like more. Its merely good luck that the Duo R/RX also the best value. I'd own one even if it were an overpriced unreliable piece of shit, as the US Duo has become.

Ceti Alpha · 09/22/2010, 10:24 PM

I agree with nat - the US Duo all the way! The all black is super sexy.

I'm still trying to decide what to get as a secondary/back up system. I'm torn between the Supergrafx w/SuperCDROM2 or the DuoR/RX. I'll probably go with the SGX/SCD since I want a Supergrafx at some point anyway. I can't go without owning Ghouls 'n Ghosts on an NEC console.

nat · 09/22/2010, 11:26 PM

If you're set on getting a secondary system, there's no reason not to shoot for a SuperGrafx, if you ask me. My "second" system is a SuperGrafx coupled to an IFU-30/CD-ROM^2.

Ceti Alpha · 09/24/2010, 04:02 PM

Quote from: nat on 09/22/2010, 11:26 PMIf you're set on getting a secondary system, there's no reason not to shoot for a SuperGrafx, if you ask me. My "second" system is a SuperGrafx coupled to an IFU-30/CD-ROM^2.

haha. I like how you have "second" in quotes. I assume you put that in quotes because if/when I end up with that system it will immediately become my primary system.

nat · 09/24/2010, 10:20 PM

Oh, not necessarily. Only to infer that neither system is really "second" to the other. I love each, and each has its perks... The Duo looks fucking slick, can play US carts, is super quiet, and faster seek times than the SuperGrafx+CD-ROM^2. The SuperGrafx has the wireless controller setup and can play SuperGrafx games, but no US carts. But that wireless controller is a big draw.... I know, I could technically use a wireless tap on the Duo as well but the wireless receiver sits on top of the SuperGrafx like it was designed for it.

Also, I'm pretty sure that the SuperGrafx has superior audio output, especially the PSG bass frequency range. I mean, there's a distinct audible difference between bass response on the SuperGrafx vs. Duo when comparing the same game.

At the end of the day though, the Duo gets more play than the SGX, primarily because region isn't an issue with it. I can't bring myself to physically modify the SuperGrafx....

Ceti Alpha · 09/25/2010, 01:05 AM

That's really interesting that the SGX has better audio than the Duo. The wireless setup is also very awesome.

I don't blame you for not wanting to mod the SGX. It just doesn't seem right poking holes in her.

SignOfZeta · 09/25/2010, 02:59 AM

It seems like the shear hugeness of the SGX+IFU would also contribute to keeping it in the closest most of the time. It truly is absurdly large.

cornacchia · 09/30/2010, 12:28 AM

I am the proud owner of a PC Engine Duo-R. I have it modded to play any region Hu cards and it has purple/blue leds. It is AWESOME. I was gonna post pics but my camera is dead. I just wanted this to be my first post.

Tatsujin · 09/30/2010, 12:47 AM

A nice 1st post

Welcome to the forums and have fun with all the lunatics in here

bartre · 09/30/2010, 02:46 AM

And another first post in this thread!
I've had my duo-r since may, looking nice, but no mods(yet, need that region mod)
it's served me well playing a couple scattered hucards, but mostly CDs.
just finished Ys book 1 on it the other day, on to book 2!

cornacchia · 09/30/2010, 09:11 PM

Here are some pics of my Duo-R

The region switch

Ceti Alpha · 10/05/2010, 05:39 PM

Sexy. As is the blue LED.

bartre · 10/08/2010, 12:06 PM

Quote from: bartre on 09/30/2010, 02:46 AMAnd another first post in this thread!
I've had my duo-r since may, looking nice, but no mods(yet, need that region mod)
it's served me well playing a couple scattered hucards, but mostly CDs.
just finished Ys book 1 on it the other day, on to book 2!

I just opened my Duo-R the other day, to evaluate if i could do the region switch myself, and to check the CD mechanism.
Interestingly, someone did an LED mod to it, i was unaware of the mod, i just thought that's how it was normally.
I really dislike LED mods when it comes to systems.
so, no more LED mod, back to the nice red access light

exodus · 10/09/2010, 09:18 PM

Mine's not modded or anything, but I have had it for about 8 years, and it became my primary system pretty quickly, since I rarely play U.S. hucards these days.

nothing too exciting about it other than the fact that I bought one in Japan in 2002, took it back to my hotel, and found that they'd given me the wrong adapter. I'd purchased a cheap-ish one, and it was yellowed and smelled of smoke - I took it back to the store and pointed out that the adapter was wrong. they checked it out, looked for a replacement, couldn't find one, called a manager, hemmed and hawed, and then decided I was right, and they gave me this shiny new white one instead. didn't smell of smoke at all! No extra charge, even though it should've cost 3,000 yen more.

Back when Japanese customer service was good, even for foreigners! Plus I was in Osaka, which helped...

WoodyXP · 10/10/2010, 02:25 PM

Quote from: exodus on 10/09/2010, 09:18 PMMine's not modded or anything, but I have had it for about 8 years, and it became my primary system pretty quickly, since I rarely play U.S. hucards these days.

nothing too exciting about it other than the fact that I bought one in Japan in 2002, took it back to my hotel, and found that they'd given me the wrong adapter. I'd purchased a cheap-ish one, and it was yellowed and smelled of smoke - I took it back to the store and pointed out that the adapter was wrong. they checked it out, looked for a replacement, couldn't find one, called a manager, hemmed and hawed, and then decided I was right, and they gave me this shiny new white one instead. didn't smell of smoke at all! No extra charge, even though it should've cost 3,000 yen more.

Back when Japanese customer service was good, even for foreigners! Plus I was in Osaka, which helped...

That was awesome.

Nec.Game.head · 12/01/2012, 02:21 PM

Just became the very proud owner of my first Duo-R on 11-21-12 !! I purchased it from bartre here on the forums for $235.00 shipped .. It came complete with one controller and it also came region free modded .. I'm absolutely loving it !! I rubbed her down with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser and she turned out really nice and clean !! Now I just need to bleach down my controller and I'll be all set .. Sorry about the crappy pic, bad lighting ..
Thank you bartre, you passed down this sexy bitch to a very happy man that will cherish her always !!!

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PCEngineHell · 12/01/2012, 06:41 PM

Mine is one of those Doujindance decks, courtesy of Bernie. Undid the RGB from the AV port, and added s-video out to it instead. Region switch is located at hu-card slot. Blue led mod installed also.

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Nec.Game.head · 12/01/2012, 06:47 PM

Damn !!! That is a mighty fine looking setup you got there !!! Thinking of purple led modding mine .. Also gonna have to start looking into the RGB mod for myself ...

blueraven · 12/26/2012, 01:54 AM

I have one that is broken, yellow and in a box.

SOON. it will be added to the ranks of such amazing Duos as these!!!!!

The Burnin8or · 12/31/2012, 04:50 PM

I got my DUO-R in April of this year from Keith Courage. It has an S-Video as well as region mod. Being able to pick up Turbo games I foolishly traded away back in the day, as well as imports I always wanted has been awesome.

tggodfrey · 12/31/2012, 08:26 PM

I also have a doujindance unit. Never play it though, always use my US Duo.

Duo_R · 12/31/2012, 09:27 PM

what is wrong with it? Hmmm I always have a soft spot for broken systems...lol

Quote from: blueraven on 12/26/2012, 01:54 AMI have one that is broken, yellow and in a box.

SOON. it will be added to the ranks of such amazing Duos as these!!!!!

blueraven · 01/01/2013, 06:35 PM

Quote from: Duo_R on 12/31/2012, 09:27 PMwhat is wrong with it? Hmmm I always have a soft spot for broken systems...lol

Quote from: blueraven on 12/26/2012, 01:54 AMI have one that is broken, yellow and in a box.

SOON. it will be added to the ranks of such amazing Duos as these!!!!!

I'm too busy to fix it

Mathius · 01/03/2013, 10:36 AM

Here is my baby....

*I have owned it for about a year
*It has only a LED mod(I am hoping to region/S-Video mod this in the future-anyone want to help me out?

)
*I obtained it from Keith Courage
*I don't remember what I paid. It was less than $200 I think
*This system is a crown jewel of my collection-It's not yellow but I may have someone bleach it someday

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Fatality · 01/05/2013, 04:07 AM

Love the LED mods some of you guys did with your Duo-R's. I'm jelly

. Speaking of the Duo-R can anybody let me know if the Super Grafx uses the same ac adapter and Av cables as the PC Engine Duo-R? Thanks

Frank_fjs · 01/05/2013, 05:57 AM

Quote from: Fatality on 01/05/2013, 04:07 AMSpeaking of the Duo-R can anybody let me know if the Super Grafx uses the same ac adapter and Av cables as the PC Engine Duo-R? Thanks

Different PSU, same AV cables.

PSU specs as follows:

PAD-113
9V DC 800mA
(+)----(o----(-)
Outer Diameter: 5.5mm | Inner Diameter: 3.1mm

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